Rep. Ken Fredette, who headed up the Franco American Task Force, Chelsea Ray of the Maine French Heritage Language Program and Susan Pinette, director of Franco-American studies at the University Maine, discussed Franco-Americans in Maine, and their concern for preservation of their French culture and language.

Maine Supreme Court Justice Jon Levy spoke about the shortage of legal representation in many civil cases in Maine, and Tony Grassi about an old grist mill in Freedom he is renovating to generate electricity.

Many Maine schools are trying to incorporate more locally grown produce into their offerings. At the same time they face new USDA regulations this year about what they must serve.

Several Maine hospitals and health care providers have adopted electronic medical records, and many others aren't far behind. What does this mean for Maine patients and their doctors? The goal is better care and lower costs, but there are concerns about privacy, security and fraud.

Logan Perkins and Rep. Jeffrey Timberlake will discuss the labeling of genetically modified food. Also, Tom Rumpf of The Nature Conservancy, and Patrick Strauch of the Maine Forest Products Council discussed efforts to replace existing culverts with those more amenable to fish passage.

Brigadier General James Campbell, Lt. Col. Diane Dunn, and Captain Paul Bosse discussed the Pentagon's decision to allow women to serve in all combat roles and how that affects the Maine National Guard.

John Depue, and Susan Gallo will discuss White-Nose Syndrome in Bats. Documentary photographer David Brooks Stess will discuss his time with workers in Maine's blueberry fields.

Senator Angus King joined Jennifer in a discussion of the latest developments in Washington and his legislative priorities.

DMR Commissioner Pat Keliher and Mitchell Feigenbaum, owner of Delaware Valley Trading, the largest buyer of elvers, will discuss sustainability concerns, poaching and the future of Maine's elver fishery.

Dr. Ross Greene of Lives in the Balance and Dr. Joe Fitzpatrick discussed a program underway in a dozen schools in Maine emphasizing solving problems collaboratively with behaviorally challenging children. Also, Naomi Schalit talked about the Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting's new website called "Be Your Own Watchdog."

AJay Higgins will have an update on the State's plan to pay Maine's hospitals. Plus Tanna Clews of Educate Maine, and Mila Tappan of Fame will discuss the high cost of college.

Christine Theriault with DHHS and Lesa Densmore will disuss problem gambling. Also conversations with Charlie Colgan about the impact of sequestration on Maine, and archaeologist Bruce Bourque about his new book, "The Swordfish Hunters."

A midcoast doctor has developed a program that uses technology to enable people to live in their homes as long as possible. How do we balance safety with independence? Cost with care?

What are the dangers posed by elderly drivers? Should Maine's laws be changed? how should doctors and family members approach this issue and what resources are available? Lori Parham, of AARP; Dr. Daniel Onion, and reporter Bonnie Washuk will join in the discussion.

Andrew MacLean and Stefanie Nadeau will discuss Maine Care Changes that may be costing the state thousands. Marcia Cooper, and a representative of the United Bikers of Maine will discuss the motorcyle helmet bill currently before the legislature.

Ron Schmidt from USM, Amy Fried of UMaine, and Mal Leary discussed the Governor's State of the State address. Also, an interview with the producer of Welcome to Lee Maine, this week's MPBN community Film.

State Rep. Diane Russell and Sheriff Randy Liberty discussed the bill to legalize marijuana, and Dylan Voorhees and Larry Wilson spoke about the Tar Sands Protest in Portland last weekend.

State Sen. Rod Whittemore and Rep. Sharon Treat discussed the Health Insurance Reform Law which will be revisited in the legislature this session. Also Dr. Stephen Sears will give an update on the flu season.

Stan Davis, Brandon Baldwin and Lexi Henkel will discuss the issue of bullying and the state's new guidelines for schools. Also, Ryan Brod will discuss his film Hardwater, about ice fishing in Maine.

Paul Bradbury and Scott Wardwell discussed Air Service in Maine. Also, Stephen Sears, with the Maine CDC, spoke about this year's flu season, which is already much worse than last year.

This week Stephanie Martin, of Friends of Maine's Seabird Islands, and Brad Allen, from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife,  will discuss efforts to restore Maine's seabird population. Susan Sharon reports on efforts to monitor mercury contamination in the environment by studying loons in Western Maine, and an interview about newcomers to Maine with ornithologist Jeff Wells who has written a new book, "Maine's Favorite Birds."

This week a conversation with the leadership of Maine's new legislature about the upcoming session.

A Conversation with former Senator George Mitchell. He discussed the election and Angus King, his new role as athletic integrity monitor at Penn State, the situation in Gaza, and a new BBC documentary featuring Mitchell and his son Andrew.

A discussion about Tuesday's election in Maine. What does it mean for the balance of power in the state legislature?  What role will our new US Senator play in Washington?  What is next for the winning and losing sides on the Same-Sex Marriage question? Jennifer was joined by Ron Schmidt, Emily Shaw, and MPBN State House Bureau chief AJay Higgins.

Matt McTighe of Mainers United for Marriage and Carroll Conley of the Christian Civic League discussed Question One, the same-sex marriage initiative. What does it mean for Maine and Maine people?